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The experience of implementing a 'TB village' for a pastoralist population in Cherrati, Ethiopia | Journal Article / Research | MSF Science Portal
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The experience of implementing a 'TB village' for a pastoralist population in Cherrati, Ethiopia

Tayler-Smith K, Khogali MA, Keiluhu K, Jemmy J-P, Ayada L, Weyeyso T, Issa AM, De Maio G, Harries AD, Zachariah R
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Abstract
SETTING
In Cherrati District, Somali Regional State (SRS), Ethiopia, despite a high burden of tuberculosis (TB), TB control activities are virtually absent. The majority of the population is pastoralist with a mobile lifestyle. TB care and treatment were offered using a 'TB village' approach that included traditional style residential care, community empowerment and awareness raising, provision of essential social amenities and essential food and non-food items.

OBJECTIVE
To describe 1) key aspects of the implementation of the TB village approach, 2) TB treatment outcomes and 3) the lessons learnt during implementation.

DESIGN
Descriptive study.

RESULTS
A total of 297 patients entered the TB village between September 2006 and October 2008; 271 (91%) patients were treated successfully, nine (3%) defaulted and 13 (4%) died.

CONCLUSIONS
For pastoralist populations, a TB village approach may be effective for improving access to TB care, ensuring proper adherence to treatment and achieving good overall TB outcomes. The successes and challenges of this approach are discussed

Countries

Ethiopia

Subject Area

tuberculosismodels of care

Languages

English
DOI
10.5588/ijtld.10.0751
Published Date
01 Oct 2011
PubMed ID
22283897
Journal
International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 15, Issue 10, Pages 1367-1372
Issue Date
2011-10-01
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